Letters From Hooppole Woman Describe Long Trip News
Excerpts from Mrs. Florence Minch Stauffacher’s letters recount travels with friends to Moody Institute and Mission fields. The diary notes swampy routes, camp life, neighbors, and expected visitors like Dr. Arthur and Dr. Kumm, with reflections on fatigue, sunburn, and upcoming talks.
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Florence Minch
Stauffacher
Hooppole
Hefry County
Harrisons
John
Hope
Mrs. Rhoad
Mrs. Johnson
Nellie
Gordon Livingstone
Lonefellow
Hurlburt
Haigh
Rose Boehning
Elgin
Marshall
Moody Institute
Africa
Jerusales
Egypt
Aden
Mombasa
Indian Ocean
Mim
Tere
Kumm
Sotdac
Luvey ‘Tenniness
Geraitioe
Bowart Taylor
China Inland Mission
Arthur
Scotch Mission
Blackburn
Lake
And
Gamertsfelder
Doeringland
Letters From the Field Describe Travel and School Plans
A long diary excerpt recounts travel by train to meet people and a visit to remote mission stations. It notes illnesses among residents, plans for housing and schooling, and efforts to prepare spaces for Miss Simpson and local children. The writer describes conferences, climbs, camping, and a return home with letters and ongoing language studies. It also includes a shopper note about Devoe lead and zinc paint used on shelves.
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Mr. Rhoad
Johnster
Mr Rhoad
Nellie
Miss Doehring
Miss Simpson
Christ
Marshall
Soudan
Arce
United States
Boston
Forjaa
Wisconsin
Tney
Rita Agnes
Curi
Kiebe
Blackburn
Reese
Muncay
Avues
Thiysay
Kiso
Gilgit
Ane
Jake
Mr. Horse
Ave
Tere
Annas
Yopeka
Lora
Alice
L Pd
Rhoad
Mary
Wwe
Hartbart
Mr. Marshattie
Anna
Sn Champaign
H. Swannell & Son
Concord
Devoe
Why Boys Quit School Discourse in Chicago Tribune
A Chicago Tribune piece argues discouragement rather than economics drives boys from school. Lack of attention and teacher support at critical moments leads to failure in multiple subjects, with many withdrawals occurring before exams. Overcrowded rooms and funding limits hinder individual instruction and elective flexibility.
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Chicago Tribune
Henry County Hunters Certificates Bought in Year
Deputy Warden W G Lyle reports 2177 hunting licenses issued in Henry County during the year, a record at Kewanee. Licenses total brought in 2170 dollars after deductions. county towns show varying totals with Kewanee leading.
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Henry County
W. G. Lyle
Kewanee
Thas
Safe Way For Muddy Water In Drinking
A young woman from Arundel asks Dr. S Weir Mitchell how to make muddy water safe to drink. He advises to boil the water first then filter it and finally drink ginger ale.
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Arundelphis
S. Weir Mitchell
Mitchell
Marvelous curative powers claim heals disorders
A claim describes a mysterious remedy with curative powers that purportedly strengthens the heart and flesh. It mentions Holly ter as a Rocky Mountain Tra product and references generic tablets and a person named J. E. Wright without clear verification.
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Rocky Mountain
J. E. Wright
Sixth Regiments to Brigade Change at State Encampment
The Sixth Regiment may join the First Brigade at the Illinois state encampment in Springfield this year. Chicago papers note both regiments already top state efficiency Rankings and could be led together in wartime, prompting a brigade transfer under General D. Jack Foster.
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Springfield
Regia
Renims
Phe-Chicago
Paf
D. Jack Foster
Rhanga
Dogrce
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